The Institute is seeking candidates for the position of Web Software Developer, for full-time employment in our downtown Chicago office.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, installation and operation of the Digital Manufacturing Commons software system. Responsible for key development tasks on the Digital Manufacturing Commons software system. Provide support and guidance to an open source community base.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the deployment and management of a new web-based capability. This will involve designing and executing a cloud-based strategy for development, test, and operational environments of the Digital Manufacturing Commons software system.
- Development of key features and bug fixes for the Digital Manufacturing Commons software system. This will involve software development in php and java.
- Development of plugin architecture for various components of the system. In addition, development of specific plugin modules may be required.
- Help design, deploy, and maintain an open source project website with downloadable releases, community forums, and documentation.
- Help build a thriving user community and open source development community.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar software degree
- 1-5 years of experience in web development
- Excellent technical skills in php and java programming languages
- Experience using RDBMSs like Postgres
- Experience using Amazon Web Services
- Comfortable developing in linux
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Hands-on, team-oriented and committed to advancement of digital manufacturing
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong problem solving capabilities
- Technical training and presentation skills
- The following are not required, but are a plus:
- Experience using OpenStack
- Experience making open source code contributions
- Experience in modeling tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Mathematica, Ansys, etc.
- Experience with hardware hacking (Arduino, 3d printing, Hackerspaces, etc.)
+ Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
UI LABS is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization.
+ How to Apply
Please apply online at www.uilabs.org/careers by clicking on the link to the position posting entitled, “Web Software Developer” and submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would make a great fit at DMDII.
+ About DMDII
As a pillar of President Obama’s investment in U.S. Manufacturing, the DMDII will be the nation’s flagship research institute in digital manufacturing and design innovation and a world-class, first-of-its-kind manufacturing hub with the capabilities, innovation, and collaboration necessary to transform American + manufacturing.
+ About UI LABS
UI LABS is a not-for-profit, independent research, training, and commercialization engine focused on solving big problems. It curates partnerships that bring together innovative industrial partners and best-in-class technical capabilities and resources to tackle grand challenges. UI LABS accelerates innovations that contribute to the economic prosperity of Chicago and the greater Midwest by solving company-specific and industry-wide technological problems with global impact potential